1997 Suburban build thread!

[Suburban1500]

Picked up this 1997 Suburban as my first vehicle ever back around November/December of 2012 and have somewhat started the process of fixing it up. Also planning lots and lots of upgrades and custom parts in the future!

I brought it for $3,650 with 120k miles on it. Truck was in impressive shape inside and out for a 97!

The first week, I got the following replaced or repaired:

-Drive axle
-fuel and brake lines

About a month later, I noticed the engine antifreeze out onto the road outside my house, or wherever I parked. Took it into the shop. I had the following done:

-3/4" heater hose
-"t" hose
-re-fill truck with antifreeze.

Then, the rear differential started making noises. Jumped right on that.

-wheel bearing
-bearing seals
-pinion bearings
-new diff. cover
-bearing race
-synthetic gear oil

Truck is GREAT now, except for a few things, which I will explain later on.
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My first fix was the trailer light hookup, because some dumbass decided to back into me and drive off. I needed a new bumper anyway, but the only thing really damaged that I didnt want to replace was the trailer light connection, so I just snipped off the old setup and rewired a used one on. Works great now!

The truck at class:

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Installed the new wiring...took about 5 mins or less. I've done lots of trailer wiring.

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Whats next? I need to get some money together, so I can start checking items off my wishlist This thread will be updated every few days!

Tomorrow I need to take off the dealer badge on the left side of the tailgate, because I dont want it on there.

 

[98chevyz71]

lools like a great start Do you plan on putting a lift on

 

[Suburban1500]

Yes! And I am going to have http://www.rmsoffroad.com/ do it. One of the best 4x4 shops around on Long Island. If I had the experience and time, I would do it myself, but I have neither.

 

[98chevyz71]

Are you planning on doing a body or suspension lift?

 

[dowsewashere]

Amazing looking burb. And any other plans?

 

[Vortec Lover]

very very nice!!! looking forward to the plans

 

[Suburban1500]

Are you planning on doing a body or suspension lift?

Not sure yet. I need to do some research and talk to RMH Offroad about it.

 

[Darkrider]

Nice burb!

 

[98chevyz71]

If you plan on doing alot of offroading you should do a suspension lift

 

[Suburban1500]

Amazing looking burb. And any other plans?

-More tint on windows (as much as I can legally)
-New rear/front lights
-Cab lights or visor
-New rear bumper
-Brush guard
-Chrome grill
-Chrome air deflectors
-step bars
-led lights in dash/interior
-POV blue lights for fire dept
-new floor mats
-chrome door handles

and much more...